Open To Work
Stacy Littleton
Calera,AL
Summary
Results-driven laboratory professional with more than 28 years of laboratory experience with 16 years of supervision experience, responsible for eight to 25 employees. Extensive experience in the planning and organization in environmental chemistry, quality control/quality assurance, and laboratory operations for drinking, raw and source water analysis. Responsible for the procurement of the labs’ $1.2 million budget. Prepared bids for laboratory equipment, testing and contracts with internal and external clients. Expertise in managing laboratory compliance with EPA and ADEM regulations, administering Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), supervising staff, and ensuring data integrity. Maintained 100% certified laboratory. Proven ability to develop and implement QC programs, interpret analytical results, and maintain certifications for organic, inorganic, and microbiological testing.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Chemist
EnviroLab, Birmingham Water Works Board
Birmingham, AL
09.2015 - 11.2026
- Led a team of 9 in laboratory operations, achieving 100% successfully passed annual audit to remain in compliance with ADEM regulations utilizing training and supervision.
- Managed daily laboratory operations, including project planning, daily direction for sample collection and testing samples. Training staff performing bacteriological and bacteriological analysis for drinking water compliance.
- Oversaw quality control activities to ensure adherence to federal (EPA) and state (ADEM) regulations.
- Prepared and reviewed technical reports and documentation.
- Developed, implemented, and enforced operational and administrative policies and procedures.
- Researched and implemented new regulation from EPA and ADEM to maintain compliance.
- Prepared and maintained annual budget for lab, equipment, and personnel utilizing SAP system and process.
- Researched, prepared, and presented bids for supplies, equipment, and instrumentation through state bid process.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Supervisor
EnviroLab, Birmingham Water Works Board
Birmingham, AL
06.2006 - 11.2015
- Directed the laboratory quality control program, ensuring compliance with State (ADEM), Federal (EPA), and Safe Drinking Water Act requirements regulations through data review, validation, and approval. Recommended and enforced QC procedures for regulatory compliance for all BWWB laboratories, including review, interpretation, validation, and approval of organic, inorganic, and biological data.
- Served as LIMS Administrator, maintaining the LIMS database and Result Point system, developing and implementing the required QC program using LIMS and electronic data management systems; performed database administration functions.
- Reviewed, validated, and maintained all analytical data generated via LIMS;
- Monitored test results, interpreted analytical data, compiled reports, and submitted required findings to internal and external customers and all required regulatory agencies.
- Trained laboratory staff on quality control, safety protocols, and LIMS usage.
- Interpreted results using statistical methods; maintained, reviewed, evaluated, and approved all SOPs for sample collection, extraction, and instrumentation.
Chemist
EnviroLab, Birmingham Water Works Board
06.2003 - 06.2006
- Operated four GC and three GC/MS instruments, autosamplers and any associated equipment; analyzed samples using EPA/ADEM-approved methods for drinking water.
- Interpreted analytical data, reported results per QA/QC protocols, and performed daily QC on wet chemistry and bacteriological data.
- Maintained laboratory equipment, glassware, and instrumentation inventory. Entered, validated and approved data in hardcopy and LIMS formats.
- Performed instrument, equipment operations, extractions, and organic sample preparation as needed.
- Maintained performance evaluation certifications for organic and inorganic methods and microbiology; electronically reported data for supervisory review.
Chemist – QA/QC Manager
Guardian Systems, Inc.
Leeds, AL
06.1998 - 05.2003
- Maintained all state and federal certification programs (EPA, ADEM) for Safe Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Surface Water.
- Led efforts to achieve American Industrial Hygiene Association certification for the laboratory.
- Conducted QC review, evaluation, and approval of all laboratory data (organic, inorganic, and biological).
- Managed and submitted performance evaluation studies, MDLs, and IDLs; reviewed and approved all SOPs.
- Conducted the laboratory safety program and performed bioassay testing.
- Extracted and analyzed soil and water samples per EPA methods using GC/MS, GC, HPLC, and ICP instrumentation.
- Performed routine maintenance on analytical instruments and maintained sufficient laboratory inventory.
- Held performance evaluation certifications for GC/MS, GC, HPLC, ICP, and bioassay methods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL01.1997
Skills
- Analytical Instrumentation: GC/MS, GC, HPLC, ICP, wet chemistry, bacteriological samples, bioassay testing
- Laboratory Systems: LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) – Administrator level, database management (DBA), electronic data reporting
- Regulatory Compliance: EPA, ADEM, Safe Drinking Water Act, GLP/GMP principles, LCR, LCRI
- Quality Assurance: SOP development, MDL/IDL management, data validation, statistical interpretation, performance evaluation studies
- Other: Sample preparation, sample extraction, equipment maintenance, staff training, report preparation
- Business administration: SAP software, State Ethics Laws, Bid Law, Annual Budget
Certification
- ADEM Grade 1 Operator Certification #00006318
- NREP Registered Environmental Manager - REM
Timeline
Chief Chemist
EnviroLab, Birmingham Water Works Board
09.2015 - 11.2026
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Supervisor
EnviroLab, Birmingham Water Works Board
06.2006 - 11.2015
Chemist
EnviroLab, Birmingham Water Works Board
06.2003 - 06.2006
Chemist – QA/QC Manager
Guardian Systems, Inc.
06.1998 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
University of North Alabama